Caitlin Clark is back strong in 2026, and while her first signature sneaker is still not out, a new shoe just slipped through past all the red tape, again: The Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Coconut Milk”. New images found on Instagram, courtesy of @prm.cotd, show a softer, cleaner take on Caitlin Clark Kobe 5 in a special new colorway called “Coconut Milk” (a creamy tone that’s wrapped around the toe box, side panels and the heel).
But it’s not all just clean. There’s a touch of greenish-blue (apparently called Midnight Spruce Green) along the eyelets and the midsole. And there’s also that University Red on the tongue on Kobe Bryant’s logo.
Serbian guard Carlik Jones wore the Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Coconut Milk” sneakers in the EuroLeague before Caitlin Clark even wore them publicly. He dropped 26 points and 6 assists in the process, which isn’t a bad way to introduce the new Nike sneaker that wasn’t supposed to be seen yet. “Got to wear the Caitlin Clarks before Caitlin Clark,” one Instagram comment wrote.
Nike hasn’t announced an official release date just yet, but everyone is saying June 2026, priced at $190, with a style code of IZ1852-100. Fans can expect both men’s and women’s sizing.
Oh, and in case you’re still looking for her signature shoe, it’s still on the way. And it’s supposedly packed with a ton of new tech, too. Until then, this Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Coconut Milk” is the next Caitlin Clark sneaker.
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